Brand New Ostrich Chicks- Virtual Safari #238
With a very swift turn of events, one day, we came across an ostrich nest full of eggs, and the very next, at least 13 chicks had hatched. We were …
With a very swift turn of events, one day, we came across an ostrich nest full of eggs, and the very next, at least 13 chicks had hatched. We were …
As the days are now growing longer and that winter chill is beginning to fade, it’s clear that the seasons are shifting here at Londolozi. The sun greets us earlier, …
A trip down memory lane often does wonders for the heart as we reminisce about the emotional rollercoaster that all at Londolozi were taken on when the first female ostrich …
Following on from the previous update on the Jacana Nest, we sat with baited breath hoping to see something that I have only read about in books but really wanted …
Weaver birds are renowned for being among the most accomplished nest builders in the bird world, with nests that are intricately and skillfully woven together. Each weaver species has specialised …
Over the last week, there has been great excitement amongst the rangers regarding a discovery at Camp Dam. This waterhole may be familiar to many of you that have visited …
I know we say it a lot but our summer season is truly wonderful. The scenery and beauty is stunning. Driving along during the game drive there is new life …
An incredibly diverse week; we rediscover a missing leopard cub, try to measure the biggest and scariest lizard on Londolozi, and arrive into the most magnificent spectacle of elephants and …
Crossing the Causeway over the Sand River on our way back to camp, we noticed something unusual. There is an island of trees in the middle channel of the river …
It’s always wonderful to be in the bush at a this time of year as there is an abundance of new life everywhere you look. I don’t even have to …
The most intricate of nests is on display right above a hippo pool, the Ximungwe young male comes of age, and the Ntsevu Pride insist on holding up air traffic …
Almost a month ago exactly, Ranger Jess Shillaw spotted the nest of a Chinspot Batis nestled in the branches of a Milkwood tree on the banks of the Manyelethi River. …
First things first: the bird in this week’s ID Challenge: It was a Thick-billed Cuckoo. Heard more than they’re seen, they’re a good tick to have on your bird list. …
A few weeks ago we ran a story on a pair of fork-tailed drongos that were nesting barely two hundred metres from the Londolozi camps. Three beautiful eggs were laid …
The proliferation of life at this time every year is utterly astounding. It’s the birds that have really stolen the show over the last ten days; nests have been discovered …